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They&#8217;ll also minimize&nbsp;their risk of more serious developments, such as cardiac or eye problems.<\/p>\n<p id=\"takeawayheader\">Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">Patients who have diabetes are the most important person involved in managing their disease.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">If diabetes isn&#8217;t taking seriously, a number of damaging health problems can develop.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">Patients should be very aware of how stress and diet can impact their diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;People are the ones who manage&nbsp;their diabetes day by day. 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